Spicy Pepper, Garlic, and Apple Relish

Honey and apples lend a little natural sweetness to this spicy pepper relish. Add pectin for an easy spicy pepper jam. The more seeds you leave in the peppers, the spicier it will be.

Ingredients

• 10 (150 g) Fresno chili
• 2 (100 g) jalapeños, stemmed, seeded
• 10 (135 g) shishito peppers, stemmed, halved
• ½ cup (75 g) garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 (225 g) apple, cored, cut into large chunks
• 1 piece (3 g) fresh ginger root, 1/4" slice
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• ¾ cup (180 ml) rice vinegar
• ¼ cup (60 ml) honey

Directions

1. Fit the Food Processor with the Multi-Use Blade. Place peppers, garlic, apple and ginger into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
2. Pulse 6-8 times. Stop and remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the Work Bowl. Pulse an additional 3-4 times.
3. Heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add the 2 Tablespoon olive oil and heat slightly. Add the pepper mixture and sauté for 5-7 minutes, making sure mixture doesn't stick to bottom of pan. Add rice vinegar and honey, and stew over low heat for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Add 2 Tablespoon (20g) of pectin if you would like to make a simple spicy jam.

Nutrition

1 serving (61 g)

• Calories: 80

• Total Fat: 2.5g

• Total Carbohydrate: 15g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 9g

• Protein: 1g

• Cholesterol: 2.01mg

• Sodium: 1.28mg